Fragrance comparison

Mediterranean Nights vs The Mandariners for Him

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 28 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

Mediterranean Nights

Marcoccia

3.254 votes

Rank #59,401 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The Mandariners for Him

Mandarina Duck

3.9852 votes

Rank #17,582 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Mandariners for Him takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mediterranean Nights
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, evening wear.
The Mandariners for Him
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mediterranean Nights2/5

The Mandariners for Him3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mediterranean Nights
Sillage & projection: The Mandariners for Him
Value for money: The Mandariners for Him
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Mediterranean Nights
Fragranxe ranking: The Mandariners for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Mediterranean NightsMarcoccia

The Mandariners for HimMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

3.98/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

33%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMediterranean Nights

SillageThe Mandariners for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value85

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

amber61%

citrus100%

woody92%

sweet84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

PineLemonOrangeIncenseBergamotMandarin OrangeCyclamen

Heart2-4 hrs

AmberSageMarigoldLily-of-the-ValleyJasminePatchouliGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

MossWoody NotesCedar

Top15-30 mins

CloverOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangLavenderSage

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouli

Category winnerMediterranean NightsLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer93

Fall44

Winter26

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 32%Date 29%Work 27%Party 11%

Men41

Unisex46

Women13

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,401

PerfumerAndrea Marcoccia

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mediterranean Nights by Marcoccia opens with an invigorating rush of crisp pine needles, tart lemon zest, and bright bergamot, immediately evoking an evening stroll along a sun-baked coastal grove. As the zesty citrus oils soften, a smoky hint of frankincense and earthy clary sage weaves through a heart of fresh geran…

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The Mandariners for Him by Mandarina Duck is an easygoing citrus woody eau de toilette that takes an unexpected floral twist. You get a bright blast of Italian lemon, Brazilian orange, and green clover right at the nozzle. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus gives way to lush ylang ylang and aromatic lavender, cre…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mediterranean Nights or The Mandariners for Him?

The Mandariners for Him takes 3 of 5 categories. Mediterranean Nights is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes; The Mandariners for Him is rated 3.98/5 from 52 votes. Choose Mediterranean Nights for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose The Mandariners for Him for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mediterranean Nights or The Mandariners for Him?

Mediterranean Nights lasts longest (Mediterranean Nights 65/100, The Mandariners for Him 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mediterranean Nights or The Mandariners for Him?

The Mandariners for Him projects furthest (The Mandariners for Him 56/100, Mediterranean Nights 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mediterranean Nights and The Mandariners for Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Sage.

Is Mediterranean Nights or The Mandariners for Him better for summer or winter?

Mediterranean Nights suits evening wear; The Mandariners for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mediterranean Nights and The Mandariners for Him?

Mediterranean Nights has top notes of Pine, Lemon, Orange and Incense, heart notes of Amber, Sage, Marigold and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Moss, Woody Notes and Cedar. The Mandariners for Him has top notes of Clover, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Sage, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli.